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Early Retirement Extreme by Jacob Lund Fisker: Book Overview

What are you willing to give up in order to work less (or not at all)? Do you carry debt that isn’t really necessary? In Early Retirement Extreme, Jacob Lund Fisker shows you how to do what he did: break free of consumerism and live a fulfilling, meaningful life—well before the typical retirement age. He provides straightforward strategies that you can adopt to make this significant lifestyle change. Continue reading for an overview of this book that invites you to take control of your life and future.

3 Reasons to Break Out of the Unfulfilling Cycle of Consumerism

Do you work more than you need to because you buy more than you need? Are you blindly following a narrative that just ain’t so? The modern world lures us into giving away our freedom, argues early retiree Jacob Lund Fisker. The vast majority of adults are caught in a needless cycle of consumerism. Luckily, he says, it’s possible to free yourself from this system. Read more to learn three reasons to break out of the unfulfilling cycle of consumerism.

How to Avoid Debt & Set Yourself Up for Early Retirement

Do you have a car loan, a mortgage, or student debt? How could your life be different if you were debt free? According to early retiree Jacob Lund Fisker, most people can do without many things they think they “need.” When you lower your annual expenses, the time it takes to save for retirement drops rapidly. Debt implies significant expenditures, and it adds to your expenditures in the form of interest. Keep reading to learn how to avoid debt and minimize your cost of living.

How to Live Off Your Investments: Let Your Money Do the Work

Would you like to work less and enjoy life more? How can you put your money to work for you instead of the other way around? In Early Retirement Extreme, Jacob Lund Fisker teaches you how to invest your savings and become financially self-sufficient for life. He shares two tips: Educate yourself on investing strategy, and pick investments based on the work you prefer. Read on to learn how to live off your investments and start enjoying the early retirement lifestyle.

How to Reduce Expenses: 3 Practical Tips From an Early Retiree

Guaranteed Basic Income: Creating A Better Tomorrow

Do you have debt? Do you buy things that don’t really add to your life? How could your life be different if you had a lower cost of living? Jacob Lund Fisker permanently retired at age 33. He shows how you, too, can retire at an extremely early age. Fisker urges you to avoid unnecessary debt, stop buying things you don’t need, and maximize the value of every purchase. Continue reading to learn the details of Fisker’s advice on how to reduce expenses and buy yourself more freedom in life.

Invest Thoughtfully: 25 Stock Market Questions to Ask Yourself

What kind of investor are you—or should you be? Do you invest according to your age? What’s your ideal asset allocation? If you’re an investor, a speculator, or you’re considering getting into the market, you want to invest with knowledge. That includes knowledge about the stock market as a whole, certain stocks in particular, and you as an investor. Continue reading for several stock market questions designed to help you understand yourself as an investor as well as your current and prospective investments.

The Negative Effects of Procrastination on Your Health & Wallet

What are the negative effects of procrastination? How does procrastination affect your health and finances? Procrastination doesn’t just prevent you from getting work done. It can have a drastic impact on your health and finances if it gets out of control. Check out the negative consequences of procrastination to see why you need to get your work habits in shape.

The Pros and Cons of Pay Transparency

What’s behind the growing trend of US states passing pay transparency legislation? Are the laws working as intended? What’s the future of pay transparency? A growing number of US states are implementing pay transparency laws, which require employers to list salary ranges on job postings. Though the laws have led to some improvements for workers and employers, they’ve also created some unintended, undesirable consequences. Below we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of pay transparency.

How to Make 10,000 Dollars Fast: The 10-Day Challenge

Do you want to make 10,000 dollars in just ten days? What are the steps to completing this ten-day challenge? Some people spend months trying to make 10,000 dollars, but you can do it in just ten days. With the help of Rachel Rodgers’ We Should All Be Millionaires, your wealth will skyrocket in just over a week. Keep reading to learn how to make 10,000 dollars fast.

How to Ask for More Money and Promote Your Value

Do you believe you deserve a promotion at work? How should you ask for more money? Money is a complicated topic that people like to dance around. But at the end of the day, people rely on money for rent, food, clothes, and more. That’s why you need to learn what you’re worth so you know you’re getting paid the right amount. Let’s look at how to ask for more money that you deserve.